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Waste Handling Information

RED – BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE

Biohazardous waste, also called infectious waste or biomedical waste, is any waste containing infectious materials or potentially infectious substances. This waste can be disposed to the sanitary sewer, if liquid or is sent to a biohazard waste disposal company. Biohazardous wastes are handled in accordance with the UNMC and Nebraska Medicine Biosafety Policies and Procedures.

Isolation Trash that is not biohazardous or contaminated with chemotherapy waste

Office Trash

Peripads

Plastic bags and non-rigid plastic

Tampons

Wound Dressings that are not biohazardous

Questions and Pickup: Environmental Services, 9-4073

CHEMICAL WASTE

Chemical Waste is any of the following chemical materials, including both hazardous and non-hazardous waste subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) Hazardous Waste Requirements. Chemical waste is sent to an EPA regulated hazardous waste disposal facility and is handled in accordance with the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Chemical Safety policies and procedures. This material requires the completion of a chemical collection tag.

Radioactive Waste is any material with detectable radioactivity above background levels. This material is sent to a radioactive waste disposal facility. These materials are handled in accordance with the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Radiation Safety policies and procedures. For more information see the Radiation Safety Manual https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/radiation-safety/radiation-manual.html

Questions & Pickup: Environmental Health & Safety, 9-6356

UNIVERSAL WASTE

Universal Waste is any of the following materials and is subject to NDEQ Universal Waste requirements. This material is sent to a Universal Waste disposal facility and is recycled or disposed. Universal waste is handled in accordance with the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Chemical Safety Policies and Procedures. For more information see the Hazardous Materials Fact Sheet: https://info.unmc.edu/safety/ehs-docs/factsheet/uws.pdf

Recyclable material is any waste not listed above that is currently collected on campus that can be recycled. These materials are sent to recycling facilities. Recyclable materials are handled in accordance with the Campus Recycling Procedures. For more information see the LiveGreen website at https://livegreennebraska.com/recycling/

Questions: livegreen@unmc.edu

Pickup: Environmental Services, 9-4073

SURPLUS MATERIAL

Surplus is any item that you or your department no longer needs. These materials may be reused within the organization, sold or properly disposed and are handled in accordance with the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Surplus Policies and Procedures.